21 Levels of Skateboarding with Tony Hawk: Easy to Complex | WIRED
Pro skater Tony Hawk explains ground and vert skateboarding in 21 levels of difficulty. From the olllie to the 900 and the heelflip 720, watch how Tony demonstrates and breaks down everything that goes into these tricks.
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21 Levels of Skateboarding with Tony Hawk: Easy to Complex | WIRED
Level 1: Ollie me: wohoo, slow down a bit there, sir.
Well did u expect level 1 to be? Lol
@@katsxtrip i knew that it would be ollie, but it's about how many people try it and can't even do this (me included).
@@nightspicer all it takes is some practice & then you'll learn them :)
Christian Tally could have been regular shove it’s, drop in and riding in general
@@FrozakRL I learned Ollie before regular shuvits & dropping in
"Hey I'm Tony Hawk, Pro Skater.." Bruh. You don't have to introduce yourself twice.
Tony doesn’t even need an introduction
I though he was going to say some number after that "Hey I'm Tony Hawk, Pro Skater.....3"
I think that's just his full name now
@@BNLandim 😭😂😂
best pickup line ever
love how by like level 13 we're already into like top level pro skating territory
Level 3 is "Using the force" so he clearly doesnt understand mortals
FR like no talking ab handrails or anything that peeps be doin on the streets
@@yeet__5955 hes not a street skater tho i do think he shouldve at least went to tre or smth
@@watchvideos3210 yeah but dude he can hit handrails
@@yeet__5955 yeah but hes not known for it so it makes sense why he didnt talk about it
Tony Hawk is probably one of the coolest sportsman that has ever existed, he actually doing the almost possible. Truly an inspiration to me, love what he does, and his intelligence.
Tony Hawk is apparently 51 now, but he still sounds like a rad 80's teenager both in name and in voice.
Facts
That’s the doubleH power
He is very cool
Names don't change pal lol
@@CL0WN Alright, listen up here you little shi-
Never skated in my life Sees Tony hawk 25 minute video recommended "Yeah I think I got time"
1995killswitch ye i dont kno y i clicked on this
Sameeee
Same lol. But the more important thing for me, i got the philosophy of skateboarding that no matter how much you makes a mistake, all you need to do is just do it over and over again. I think the patience of learning how to skate makes us a better person in real life haha
*THE GOAT OF SKATEBOARDING* 🐐 🔥
Toby Creation John Cardiel: “Am I a joke to you?”
I remember watching Tony Hawk land that 900 on TV. It was a very big deal, and i feel like we were all rooting for him. Watching him succeed was very inspirational even if you weren't a skater. The determination bridged so many gaps!
For ages it was known as a "hawk 900"
My dude has the most prestige name for the sport he does professionally - Tony Hawk. A literal Hawk with a board in Air.
Probably the most iconic thing ever done in skateboarding?
The best thing about skateboarding competitions is they usually be cheering for each other.
@@raggaeldestro8609 that’s funny you mentioned that, cause I just finished watching Hawks autobiography on HBO and his old man Frank(who was the father of NSA ramp competition) say the exact same thing back in the 80’s! The man was wise beyond his years.
I like how he says "This is my interpretation" as a disclaimer as if someone would challenge him on this
Age 20: sounds like a teenager. Age 30: sounds like a teenager. Age 40: sounds like a teenager. Age 50: sounds like a teenager.
At what point will you understand that teenagers sound like Tony
He's just Californian.
mmm
more like sounds like a skater
Age 13: sounds like a teenager
I like how everyone just universally knows who tony hawk is
And yet, according to his twitter, no one knows him by his face haha
I saw him on an Airplane once as I was boarding half asleep at 6am. He was looking down and I only saw the corner of his face. I’m glad I recognized him so quickly. I was able to take a blurry selfie with him because I was so nervous. He was really nice.
Blame Playstation for this.
How wouldn't we? that name was pushed through popular culture so hard during the 2000's
😂👏🏿💯
22:56 dude this is incredibly INSANE i tried a 1260 without a board and i got so dizzy, i cant imagine how difficult it may be with a board in the air! This guy is a legend, it inspired me so much
Like, on a trampoline?
He said he wasn't in the air, so I think he just did it standing still lmao
@Acidd No, they said they did it *without a board.* Learn to read.
@@JayArr96 clearly you don't understand, "I tried a 1260 *without a board* and I got so dizzy", "I can't imagine how difficult it may be with a board *in the air* "
@@acidd4681 He could've alternatively meant a board that is also in the air, as he didn't say that he tried it without a board *and* on the ground.
Tony Hawk is such a humble guy. He deserves all of his success.
my rankings: level one: skate level two: skate fast level 21: skate downhill
Bruh moment
If you think about it riding doesn’t make you a skater kids on penny boards can ride yet there not skaters to do an Ollie is something penny board kids can’t do so that makes u a skater
@@Kiki-vz2mi I don't really skate but wouldn't just skating make you a skater? even if it's just a kid with a penny board he is still a skater right?
@@jakimoretti7771 no not really, or at least he wouldnt be part of the community, you cant bring a kid with a tricycle into the scene of bmxs that do whole backflips theres the beginning of a transition which is a skateboard or for the case of my example a normal bike
@@jakimoretti7771 no cause it's called a penny board so you are a pennyboarder if you do tricks on a SKATEboard you are a skater
This man is so rad. Never promoted drugs or alcohol. Just shredding. Aged like a fine wine
Totally agree
Jack Meehoff like ur profile pic
M E T H O D Man
The whole Bones Brigade was a surprisingly positive influence.
DITTOED!
my guy broke so many bones and still riding....a true legend in the sport
Sawdust factory.
Tony is not just a pro skater. He is a skateboard legend.
My ranking: Level 1: Get on the board Level 2: "Oh God please don't fall" Level 3: Get up
yup, thats pretty much where I am as well xD
Lol that’s funny 😆
Beginner Level
me to a tee
Soccer is the number 1 and most important sport on Planet Earth and is massive in over 240 countries. Every nation on Earth loves soccer. American football is only popular in the USA. Soccer will be the most popular sport in the USA by 2050 ohfh
Let’s be honest - for most of us, level 1 is just standing on the board without falling, level 2 is moving forward, level 3 is turning left or right
Yes.
When u have skated since u were 7 years old and am now 27. I forget people cant just jump on a skateboard and do tricks. 😂
@@mauriciomaldonado6657 bro I cant hop on one and go 5mph n not be scared to fall lmao
Level 5 is an ollie
after lvl 3, comes the realm of unreality
i like how humble and proficient he is. He is happy to concede his own limits but you can see that his technical prowess/understanding and personality is the reason why people still respect him.
Ok, here's my story: I bought a skateboard for my son last week. Yesterday I decided to learn with him. Today I watched this video. Level one will keep me going for next 5 years. Level 5 will keep me going for the rest of my life :) Thanks Tony. Ps. I completed Tony hawk pro skater 2 with (almost) everything done/unlocked/achieved.
"If that sounds difficult, It Is..." - Tony Hawk, 2019
That's what i say when i'm moving in a straight line without too much wobbling and both feet on the board.
16:21 in case you wonder
“First mistake of anyone learning 900s” yeah all 12 people trying to learn that
i looked it up there are only 11 people who done this so far with documentation on an competition.... hmmm
@@404Tired anybody able to do a 900 already is competing
@@Blackbirdone11 I'm #12
@@Epic501 Not really. Some just love to skate. Not everything has to be some kind of a weird game.
I think in this scenario he's speaking to future generations of skaters who would attempt this
This man used to be my hero, past 50 almost halfway to 60 and still catching those airs and teaching them youngs. What a beast! The one and only Hawkman!
as a beginner the fact that tony hawk isn't afraid to show his failures makes me feel better
"I'm Tony Hawk, pro skater" That's a repetitive sentence.
I'm Tony Skater, Pro Hawk
redundant*
Oh hi, I played that!
i think he says that because he effectively helped invent the idea of professional skating. it's gotta be a huge point of pride to be the reason your sport is profitable.
@@CamJames he's on the same level as tiger woods and ali on how he made skateboarding as popular as it is
Tony Hawk, the only pro skater that will purposely miss tricks on film to make beginner skaters feel better.
True
Meanwhile other skaters get angry over being filmed training, because they don’t want anyone to see them fail
To be fair he isn’t a flat skater so he probably did miss those tricks on pure circumstance he isn’t a flat/street skater
@@starstencahl8985 tbf they are still fighting for sponsorships and trying to make ends meat. Tony Hawk has been set for life for many decades.
@@TheMagicPencilG the ones he messed up on, he put his feet in the wrong place on purpose to show how much that stuff really matters
"If that sounds difficult, it is"... level 17. You had me thinking that on the ollie. Skateboarding is crazy acrobatic , and at 6'8" I would have never attempted to do anything but ride on the board and push it down the street. Mad respect.
18:15 I see a lot of comments about how Mr. Hawk's so down to earth and humble. I think in that moment of the video he explains perfectly the reason for that.
I like how they showed him messing up and used that as examples of how even a guy who is a beast at skating can have basic mess ups. Dude seems super cool in all the interviews I've seen, and I can't even skate.
hes just not a street skater.
@@SamuraiPanda201 skateboarding forces you to be humble, unless you're like, gator or something, you couldn't possibly hold any delusions really idk
@@bugglemagnum6213 im thinking the majority of the comment section is gonna miss the gator reference. but this is as true as it gets.
IVS this guy is like 60 of course he has trouble im sure he hasn’t skated for years
He hasn't been competitive or skated frequently in a long time.
He looks like when a movie makes a character older by just giving them grey hair.
▒█▀▀█ ▒█▀▀█ ▒█ █ ▒█Es gibt keine Echten Menschen! Ist das die Schoko Gehirnwäsche? Ich will Gemüse!!! ▒█ █ ▒█ █ ▒█▄▄█ ▒█Es gibt keine Echten Menschen! Ist das die Schoko Gehirnwäsche? Ich will Gemüse!!! ▒█▄▄█ ▒█▄▄█ ▒█ █ ░▄ Es gibt keine Echten Menschen! Ist das die Schoko Gehirnwäsche? Ich will Gemüse!!!
@@bournejackson7799 I'm scared
Yeah like Back to the Future
Yessssss heheheh
When you love what you do, it keeps you young!
I love how humble Tony is. He doesn't see himself as the greatest skateboarder, he admits his flaws and his mess ups, and he's not ashamed of it. He has humility and I absolutely respect him for that. This is why he so goated, he's legendary for what he's accomplished, but he has no ego.
It's so crazy to see how some can now do 1080's on regular sized ramps. The progressions of this sport has come such a long way.
One of the best things about Tony Hawk is that he doesn’t act like he never messes up, he owns his mistakes
maybe on a skateboard...
He kind of has too. He's great on a ramp but when it comes to street skating he's got some ugly looking tricks lol
Every skater I've ever met owns to their mistakes, my groups does I do
He just make happy mistake
@@lmlCOBHClml He looked so fkn awkward doing those flat ground tricks lol
Level 1: Ollie Me: Psh that’s easy I can do that Level 2: Frontside 180 Ollie Me: WHY WE GOING SO FAST???
I agree
its true. I find frontside 180s just as simplistic, after years and years of practice, as an ollie. I can actually perform fs180s better than ollies. I'm 31 now. Well out of practice. In my prime, I definitely had some pretty fuckable fs180s.
Haha good joke i cant even do an ollie
HAHAHAHA😂😂😂
Lol I learned a fs 180 before an ollie
what a king, the guy has a blackbelt in skating and every trick in the video he says "it took me a bunch of attempts for this video" what a genuine dude
I never get tired of watching this video over and over again, it's really amazing the way Tony Hawk explains every detail based on his huge experience at skateboarding
Level 22: Start a company called Microsoft.
Lol
Looks just like bill gates lol
Tony Hawk
That’s him in another dimension he hacked the parallel
Tyler Johnston Ye haha, he wanted to be the richest and the coolest guy ;)
See you guys in 6 years when youtube alghoritm reunite us all.
KZhead got me at 4 years
This comment deserves soo much more likes
amen my dude. amen
15/1/2020 age:15 Current skating status: can ride but barely ollie see yall in 5 years and see how im going with skating
Did not have to wait 6 years
So much respect for Tony and all of the skating community/scene. Love that he’s bringing older skaters back into trying again, like Jason Ellis and other. Awesome video
This man is an inspiration. Seeing him nail the tricks, but also be humble enough to admit when he fails makes me realize you can only fail if you try, but you can also only succeed if you try.
I can’t wait until he’s like 76 and doing tricks with walkers
Walkers with wheels on them.
Jan Michael Vincent dude not gonna lie, I laughed really hard at this
like zombies or
ResidentEvil302cuba rican215 last time i saw this comment it was at like 230 so i appreciate it
Him on a wheelchair will make every teen own one
Bro I can’t even Ollie why am I watching this lol
It's crazy how humble he is in explaining all these tricks considering how legendary he is
I'm not a skater, I'm just here because I love to hear a master describe how to do things.
ahahaha same
Same
Same. Even more so if it is Tony Hawk!
love that
Me too.
He looks like he’s 26 and 76 at the same time I’m so confused
XD
Skating is cardiovascular so that's probably why. Imagine doing cardio at lesst 4 times a week for over 30 years, it's pretty much what he did, he also did it without performance enhancers. He is probably crazy healthy on that side of things and it probably explains why he looks oddly young in some ways.
He is 51, the average of those ages. Good number choice
also he has no eyebrows
Dude insane lol
Even now, it's great to know that Tony is still super-passionate about skateboarding, even all these decades later. Keep going, Birdman.
This guy should definitely try skateboarding. He's not too bad at it.
Clorox Bleach I read it wrong and I thought you were an idiot lol 😂
Definitely! Maybe one day he’ll be famous.
I think he is kinda famous at the skateboarding world, actually. I remember seeing that name on some games I used to play in my childhood.
Maximo Gamboa why?
I think he went to my school Jk he rly did
The fact that Tony hawk is still THIS GOOD at his age is insane. He's gonna keep going until he physically can't anymore I can tell
A German bodybuilder and international B-actor (Ralf Moeller) who is in his 60s was once asked how he is able to keep training. His answer was: "Training is part of my life. Its like brushing my teeth. I wouldn't suddenly stop brushing my teeth on my 60th birthday either would I?"
LG age is just a number dude
age is mind over matter - if you don't mind, it doesn't matter.
Rodney Mullen is even better for his age
If it's part of the daily routine you'll be good until you physically can't do it anymore, yeah you might degrade over the years and most likely not win competitions against younger guy's but what's the point in quitting your life-long passion and legacy anyway right?
As someone who has been following Tony Hawk my whole life, what a great guy. We were truly blessed to have this guy guiding us.
Never skated , but it's incredible to listen to this guy.
Tony Hawk is a skating ICON, yet it seems the fame has never gone to his head. Still talks like a normal, down to earth guy. Respect forever man :D
down to earth until he enters the vert
What do you mean zItachyyy?
@@glennspencergalanido5427 skating joke
gelnn spencre meaning he ramps into the air using a vert ramp, no longer being “down to earth” in the literal sense
zItachyyy that’s a bar
*Level 1 Ollie* Me: woah easy there buster
Level -2 Staying on the board Level -1 Moving and turning Level 0 Manual and other simple ground tricks
Actually true
Akseli Palén woah i felt that.
@ Seriously, a manual was hella scary for me. I'd rather try an ollie, and idk why
Akseli Palén honestly imagine turning, I can’t
i love seeing tony skating flat ground, just going to the basics. it really “humanizes” (i use that term VERY lightly in this context) his skating
One of the few ppl alive who deserve the title *"Legend"*
I'm glad that Tony is humble enough to show people his skateboarding mistakes and fails. Others would be embarrassed. Hes a cool teacher.
yeah it's cool, but most skate videos include the fails, as most of the time it's not just about the tricks, but also the commitment and time taken! :D check out My War on the Thrasher channel, it's a whole series about working on tricks
@@witchychlo First guy I met named Chloe lol
@@starboy__finesse__4166 lol no
@@witchychlo Oh thought person on ur pfp was u💀😭
@@starboy__finesse__4166 omg lol no, it's cliff Burton
Tony: “These are nbd” Me: “no big deal?” Tony: “never been done” Me: “oh, okay”
NBD? Challenge accepted.
Lmao
Lol
1260 has been done before, look it up
Tony Hawk is not just a skating legend, hes a skateboard.
That's his secret he's one with his board
This is the first KZhead video in a really long time that I have thoroughly enjoyed.
I like how they also show Tony failing when he tries his tricks, this shows that it's not as easy as it seems like in the clip where he succeeds. So people will see that even the greatest skater fails and they will not get demotivated when they fail themselves
Right! I have to admit, I was surprised to see him making so many mistakes. We get it in our heads that professionals are almost infallible but that's not true.
@@TiberiusStorm You do realise his age of 50 might also be a factor? XDDD
@@Hutros dude, you realise that he is the Tony Hawk, who landed a 900 at this age
@@Hutros that's not the point bro, we all know he is 50 now and how that can affect his performance, the thing is that is really important showing him failing, at that point you start seeing him as human hahah and I think that makes you wanna keep trying, and not losing your motivation.
He’s bad at street skating though. He never practiced and doesn’t have the muscle memory
21 levels Level 3: "Use the force"
Level 69 😎
Lolololololo
& run time degaba..
I love how humble Tony is, giving props to the other pro's and their achievements. Perfect ambassador for the sport. GOAT.
this video was really motivating and encouraging because 1. I got into skating so late in life 2. because he ranked a frontside shuvit (which I've been working on and barely accomplished) more complex than backside (which tbh I can't even imagine trying)
He’s like the year 2000 encapsulated in a human.
Bruh he is 1975 in a person
I would say like 1990 encapsulated
@@medlawar8645 I think it's because 2000 is where he had a massive impact, is that not tony hawk pro skater time line where a bunch of kids like myself was playing his game and going man I wanna go try this outside.
Lmfaooo
I don't understand why those newbies talk like if *it's true what they're talking about*. WTF! Dude go check yourself first before saying some BS
After 15+ yrs and several broken bones, I finally able to complete level 1, the Ollie.
@America Project yeaaa "Surviving a broken bone"
@@LeagueLoreIndonesia ollie dumbass 🤦♂️
@@fwmatt9629 you didn't get the joke
A OLLIE?
@Zara for universal lord Haha, I feel you. I can solve a rubic's cube in 2 minutes, which is mildly impressive. I speak multiple languages on a "Hello, my name is potato, where is the train station?" level, I know most capitals of the world, but I can't say I am even close to the best in anything xD I've never been able to ollie though. Too scared of falling to commit to it.
Tony is literally the nicest, most genuine guy ever. Nice meeting you in North County bro.
20 years skating and this was the first Time i heard the surf frontside wave analogy. Thanks Tony!
“I once saw him try this trick for 3 hours and make it once, it was worth it” this is why I love skateboarding
wholesome
"Oh, nice, time to learn some basics." ** Sees level 1 and 2 ** “ight imma head out.”
I really appreciate that they showed his “fails” I think it’s so easy to compare yourself with other people especially pros but it’s nice to see that they’re not perfect either
I also like he said he failed several lands. Humbling and means he truly loves his craft.
I feel like this is why skateboard culture as a whole is so likable. Almost nobody hides their failures and instead embrace them as a core component of the lifestyle.
@@TheLingo56 yea there's a whole subculture devoted to skate fail videos
Guys... let’s not forget that he is 52 years old!!! (51 when this was taped!) As someone who just turned 40, I can honestly tell you that my body just ain’t what it used to be!!! Also, as people get older, they are just less willing to risk injury since it could cause WAY more PERMANENT damage to their bodies!!! Now, every time it rains, I literally hurt EVERYWHERE I was EVER injured ALL AT ONCE! (Sad but true!) Not to mention, you just aren’t as good at athletic type stuff, like skateboarding, as you used to be. That’s why 40 year old football players, like Tom Brady, are so freakin rare and everybody talks about how old they are!
@@christinafidance340 lol no Tony Hawk is forever.
I typed a comment that must have been left on another video, but that little wonder about half the way through is jaw jroppingly amazing. I do audio production, love hockey and think our world's all overlap with the "outsider" vibe. Love to all these awrsome skaters and much love to eveyone watching this great video!
I like that he’s honest about his attempts.
*THE GOAT OF SKATEBOARDING* 🐐 🔥
The difference between the master and the student is that the master has failed more times than the student has even tried
All skaters know it takes many attempts to do tricks to get that one perfect shot. You wont be perfect 100% of the time, that's the art. As hitanshu said. Failing to become as close to perfect. He can still do 90%+ of tricks out today, even if he messes up some he will take less time and mistakes to do 90% of tricks than normal skater even if they knew 90%+ tricks.
@@MrHeroicDemon He is also 90%more likely to get injured pusing the limits at his age. He is the greatest ramp skater of his time but he knows that a new generation will overcome him, thats why he prerecorded the 1260.
Lol i guarantee you he did it wrong intentionally for an example and is just writing it off as his mistakes for the humbleness
Level 8: Don’t sprain your ankle. Level 9: Don’t die.
Jesus is Dog : But most of all Don’t break your legs because that is when your done with your skating yrs.
lol this comment has me looking back through the video
i love how he's so humble, and openly showing his mistakes on camera
Well made and wonderfully edited thank you!
i love how tony is so legit to the point where he's a skating legend but admits even he fucks up a trick once or twice
nobodys perfect lol
Yeah true lol but hes also 51 now 🤣
That’s skateboarding
Skateboarding is 60% muscle memory, 30% mental focus, and 10% luck.
@@Rubberbandfan1 so nyjah luck is 10%? Lol
Me: "Level 1 probably gonna be standing still on the board" Tony: "Level 1 is Ollie-" Me: HOLD UP
This lmfao 🤣🤣💯
Level 22 being able to ride through a single pebble catching under your wheel
Level one being able to grab the board by the trucks without hurting your hands
Level100 being able to 7 kickflips with a front flip then a superman in 720 degree spin then landing back on the ramp
sim_ tastic vids how.
I played THPS2 as a kid and had a real skateboard back then but never learned how to ollie. (My friends did tho, I was just too scared to learn the hard way like them). It was such a memorable part of my life. So that’s how you do it; done by the legend himself my skateboard idol Tony Hawk.
this legend is so classy and so dang likeable, he has me watching a video, four years after it was released about skateboarding tricks. as a frame of reference, i am 47 years old and prefer to take a golf cart for my round of golf for the express purpose of "staying fresh for as long as possible through my round"...of golf.
21 Levels .. Tony Hawk: "level 17 took me 10 year" me: wtf is level 21?
A 1260
Clap _ no he’s trying to say like wtf does level 21 take like 30 years or impossible
Patrick Quick and yet buddy who did it didn’t even practice it
Tony Hawk's Skateboard School.
When I was 8 years old, Tony Hawk was a skateboarding legend and I wanted to skate like he did. I'm 35, and he's still doing tricks like a young kid.
Most importantly, did you get into skating?
@@onkelpappkov2666 haha. He skipped over that part.... Maybe he's too embarrassed :))
i started skating when i was nine and now im 12 and can only do a kickflip
Yeah and he's 50 yrs old.
Same here but I'm only 26 I use to think I would be like him.. legendary bro man's my hero 👊💯
Can we just step back and appreciate that Tony still has a Phat Fs Pop Shove-it well into his 50's. Crazy! the man is one of the GOATs
Started watching this a month ago when I was just starting.. I am back after just hitting my first heel flip today, time for some ramps 😎
He's so humble, every time he says "in my opinion" "To me" "I personally feel" even though we know it's subjective and only his personal ranking. I like it
Dunning-Kruger effect
I feel when tony says "in my opinion" hes making new rules. His word is gospel
and to preemptively appease the trolls
Similarly, he's first to shut down anyone who thinks that anyone achieving tricks beyond his on 'Megaramps' and things are somewhat cheating. He sees skateboarding as one big thing, and takes no issue to saying that there are regions of it that just aren't in his field of expertise. He wasn't going to scoff at Tom Schaar having to use a big quarterpipe for his 1080. He respected it.
@@LuisDental How has that got anything to do with this? The Dunning-Kruger effect is about not knowing what you are talking about but think you do. Tony has shown he is a great and capable skater.
doesn’t matter where you born or how you were raised, you know who this man is.
@@AbhishekSingh-gj7dx Yes, I am a Saudi Arabian and tony was part of my childhood. Me and my brother used to play his game on ps2 and watch him on DVD he influenced me to buy my first skating board when I was 6 years old and I still have it since 2006 ;)
Only if he has his skateboard. He’s an IRL Perry the Platypus
Berplesnort lmao 😂
look up the video where he does "do a kickflip," and see how many SKATERS don't recognize him.
▒█ █▒█▀▀▀ ░▀▄ ▄▀ Wa isch da für eine wo do weiss i wieviel Geld überchunt für so Skateboard Tricks ???? ▒█▄▄▄█▒█▀▀▀ ▒█ ▒█ █▒█▄▄▄ ▒█ Hat hier überhaupt noch jemand Zeit um nachzudenken???
Bin a legend since way back when, still a legend..some of what you've pulled of has changed the game..much love 👍
I remember watching when Tony hawk landed the first 900.it was so epic.what a goat
Imagine being able to say: "Yeah I made this move" or "Yeah I was there the first time this move was done". About an OLYMPIC discipline. The prestige.
I remember some GREAT moments in Tricking history, but... that's different (yet... similar). 💪😎🤟
Imagine being the guy that actually pulled it off first but know one knew him cause he wasn’t Tony Hawk
@@scottlandb6579 psyops
@@scottlandb6579 everyone would know if someone did lol. there arent many vert ramps and theres always spectators anyway. so someone would def know
@@shishi1079 I agree - these days!!! I skated el toro h.s. back in the mid to late 80’s early 90’s and can tell you stories about the el toro stairs back during skateboard jams etc. just cause people were there to witness back then doesn’t mean the stories stick or make it as “x person did this first etc” unless you’re x person or the pro name makes it in a mag or video and marks you as the first to do it.
“you’re using the force” so that’s how he does it
😂😊
Of course he's Tony Wan-Kenobi
I think tony Hawk is a Sith Lord
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Duh
A big round of applause both to tony and the wired editors for including footage of him messing up low level tricks like the lvl 2. Seeing the face of skateboarding himself mess up basic tricks like that a couple of times is certainly going to be a great confidence boost to any aspiring skateboarder getting frustrated that he can't seem to land anything. I'm not even that interested in skateboarding but it's a nice thing to see and think about in general.
Jake Brown did a 720° backside Ollie (on the mega ramp) but not up and down on the same wall. He did it over the mega ramp gap landed and went up the mega ramp transition on the opposite wall. Amazing NBD.
"If that sounds difficult, it is." - Tony Hawk Truest statement ever about many things.
▒█ █▒█▀▀▀ ░▀▄ ▄▀ Wa isch da für eine wo do weiss i wieviel Geld überchunt für so Skateboard Tricks ???? ▒█▄▄▄█▒█▀▀▀ ▒█ ▒█ █▒█▄▄▄ ▒█ Hat hier überhaupt noch jemand Zeit um nachzudenken??? Go to And Play Frame ???
@@bournejackson7799 go vack to Germany
@@NR-gp2il I WANT TO MAKE MY OWN FOOD WITH NATRIUMDAMPFLAMPE AND PLASMALAMPE... BIO... AND NOBODY HAS THE MONEY TO BE A REAL PART OF THIS CONTEST.
Really good editing of the video. Especially the counting of the spins - seeing "okay, this is 180 and now it's 360" was very useful.
I think it was the Varial 720 where the skater does a 720 but the board does a 900. I had to count the board spin myself because that just seems beyond ridiculous for that level of complexity. If only I were 30 years younger I’d try to learn this stuff.
@@dr.floridamanphd I did the exact same thing lol, first part of the vid I paused and went frame by frame
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@@steev1290 Ok...
I just plain out love this video! Thank you Tony you are the man!
just hearing a hero of my childhood (I'm a 90s kid) explain skating is an amazing feeling.
“And just remember, this is my personal interpretation of this challenge” Said humbly by the Legend himself...
lol tony hawk is everything (including a legend) but humble
@@asdasd3383 What makes you say that? He always comes of as a down to earth decent guy
@@asdasd3383 He wouldn't have gotten to his level of skill w/o being humble. Period. Most people these days would blame the ramp, or their wheel bearings, or something stupid.
Like Jesus saying “this is just my personal interpretation on turning water into wine” or (earlier) tiger woods saying “this is just my personal interpret on playing golf” or Wayne Greysky “this is just my personal interpretation of playing hockey”
@@danielbell4007 I'd honestly stick to specifically the sports guys, rather than jesus, but yeah. All of them worked hard their whole life to obtain their greatness. All through humility and humbleness.
Level 22 : Transfert between 2 hotels with a Mctwist above a copter
vince rare reference 😍
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@@Rob-_ totally !
😂😂😂 love it
@@geebaucham 😂
It is really cool, that Tony Scott tales the time to really explain these beginner tricks. A great video.
I'm only watching this because I got heavy into the Tony Hawk Pro Skater games back in the 2000s :P It's amazing to see this man still going strong. Also, there is something fascinating about... I don't mean it in a negative way, but it may sound it XD But in such a niche sport associated with children, but just going like a constant 100%. Like you hear the constant and full passion this man has for this sport. It's awesome.
He’s 51 and still has awesome skateboarding skills. Legendary
Every seen half a century do a mctwist?
Level 51 more like
The way he explains everything is an art in itself. Sounds like he's been talking and teaching skateboarding for decades lol.
He is literally talking and teaching skateboarding for decades
He is literally. Tony Hawk is Legend in skateboarding.
I know, it’s so amazing, he’s never skated before
nice username
This. I don't even skateboard and thought this vid was amazing.
A perfect video. Tony Hawk is so great at using words to express the sport.